Songs For The Inner Child is a collection of chants and lullabies, both traditional and contemporary. Sung with the gentle voice of a loving mother, the songs have proven to be healing and soothing for listeners of all ages, carrying powerful messages of affirmation and comfort. New Age keyboard artist Jim Oliver produced, and contributed instrumentally to many of the tracks. Rusty Crutcher, best known for his "Sacred Sites" series of albums, plays saxophone on "Deep Peace" Shaina's husband, Richard, contributes harmony vocals and recorder tracks.
Since the release of Songs For The Inner Child in 1992, the album has gone on to sell, to date, nearly 200,000 copies worldwide.
Things that people have shared with Shaina over the years about her songs:
Parents with children of all ages have found the songs to be a gift. They've been used to settle cranky babies and toddlers, support the self-esteem of teenagers, comfort and inspire children with disabilities or life-threatening illness. They have helped keep the parents calm as well.
A wide range of therapists, clergy and spiritual teachers have used the songs in their work, in individual and group settings. The songs have been particularly effective when used therapeutically with those in recovery from trauma or abuse, or dealing with serious illness in themselves or loved ones.
The songs have been played at weddings, births and funerals, in synagogues, and churches of many denominations. Hundreds of copies have been donated, by Shaina and others, to pediatric wards, hospice facilities, homeless shelters, shelters for victims of domestic abuse, oncology wards, and more, where the songs have proven to be of comfort and support.
"When I first released Songs For The Inner Child, it was my wish that these songs would find their way easily to those who could benefit from them. In the nearly 10 years since, there has been a, for me, remarkable process of word-of-mouth, heart-to heart sharing about this CD that has helped the songs find their way around the world. If they find their way to you, it is my hope that they will, in some way, be a gift."
Bio:
I received my vocal training during the years I spent studying to be an actress. I ultimately left that path, going on to receive a master's degree in transpersonal psychology. My music reflects my desire to provide music that is soothing, inspiring and uplifting. I am married with two grown children, and live a quiet life in Port Townsend, Washington. My husband, Richard, is my partner in running my record label, Singing Heart Productions, and has contributed vocally and instrumentally to all of my CD's.
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